BA (Hons) Media and Journalism

Course Overview

This is an ideal course if you have an interest in current affairs, digital industries and enjoy researching and crafting stories. The Northumbria Media and Journalism course offer a carefully considered mix of theory and practice to develop the skills you need to thrive in this fast-moving industry. It will teach you the fundamentals of journalism practice and theory, including news writing, the law and ethics, media production skills, and producing, creating, and writing for films. Graduates of the course are ideally placed for a career in digital news media, the newspaper industry, radio, documentary film, and television production.

General Eligibility

120 UCAS Tariff points From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate. GCSE Requirements: Applicants will need Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or an equivalent.

Part Time Work Details

Language Requirement

• International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*).